A Personal Invitation

One day, Scottie was invited to Elesa's photo shoot. It was bustling with activity when [EN:Gen Ref="255" M="he" F="she" ] arrived at the meetup spot.

There you are! Thanks for coming!

There you are! Thanks for coming!

Oh! Hey, Scottie! I didn't know you were invited, too!

Elesa invited us to be in the shoot, too!

All that's left is Viola, but where is she? I wonder if she's having trouble with her camera.

Hmm... Well, we can't waste too much time waiting for her. Let's get this shoot started without her for now.

Come on over here! Oh no, you're not getting out of a picture with us!

While we're waiting for Viola, you can count on me behind the camera!

Thanks, Skyla! All right, then let's get started!

OK then, Swanna! It's time to fly into the Pasio skies!

All right, everybody, smile! 3, 2, 1...

Looking good! You wanna see how it turned out?

Wow, you're right! It looks so small!

Yeah. It really puts into perspective how impressive Pasio is, doesn't it?

But...you were too far from us, Skyla. I can't even make out our faces.

Oof, did I mess up?

You know what? It's a nice picture. Thanks, Skyla!

Of course! And if you ever want to see that view for real, let me know!

Leave it to The Highflying Girl! I'll take you as high up as you want!

Hmm, Viola's not here yet. Why don't I take that picture for you?

I take pictures of my Pokémon from time to time, so I think I'd be a good photographer!

Oh, I didn't know you were into photography. Then yeah! If you wouldn't mind.

Sure! Leave it to me!

Ahahaha! Look, look! I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself!

Yeah, it sure looks like there are ghosts all around us in this photo... It would probably scare most normal people.

Yeah, it sure looks like there are ghosts all around us in this photo... It would probably scare most normal people.

Haha! Taking pictures is so much fun! Next time, I'll take even more amazing ones!

Hi, sorry. Would you mind taking our picture?

E-E-Elesa...talked to m-m-me! Of course! I-I-I'd love to!

Thanks! Make sure Scottie's in the shot too, OK?

Of course! Here I go!

Say, "Chansey!"

Sorry, they're all fans of you, too.

You got a picture with Elesa! What I wouldn't give to be in your shoes!

That's fantastic! Just fantastic!

Wha, ? Viola?! Were you there this entire time? What were you doing?

Sorry, sorry. I've been watching all of you for a while now!

Thanks to that, I got some great candid shots of you, Elesa!

Let me take a picture of the two of you. It's the least I can do for these great shots I got to take!

Now, line up over there for me!

All right! Say, "Butterfree!"

Hah! I'm absolutely stumped!

Let's see... This is a quiz that a world-famous model thought up. The answer must have some artistic angle to it... Think, Blaine! Think!

Who's the biggest copycat? Hmm...

Hee hee. Time's up.

The answer is Flannery!

Flannery? The Gym Leader? Wha, ? Why?

Well, that's because...

imitation is the sincerest form of Flannery!

... ... ...

That was more of a pun than a quiz, though... I'll admit that it took a bit of inspiration, but...

Hah! No! I refuse to call that a quiz!

I'll show you what quizzes are all about!

All right, then it's your turn, Blaine! Hit me with your best shot!

Let the quiz-off continue!

Oh wow... Elesa's show was sooo amazing!

Oh, why thank you!

E-E-Elesa! Wh-what are you doing here?

I'm just running an errand. Are you still open?

Oh, yes we are! Um... Would it be OK to ask you for an autograph?

An autograph? Of course.

Thank you so much!

C-can I also get a picture with you?

Sure! How about we pose like this?

Oh, this is so great!

Perfect! Thank you so much!

I should be thanking you. I can only do what I do thanks to fans like you, after all.

Well, I should get going.

Thank you for coming! I'm looking forward to your next show!

... ... ...

I completely forgot to buy what I needed! I gotta hurry back!

Oh no... She closed shop...

Hm? Is something the matter?

Oh, Elesa! Great show today!

By the way, I think this vending machine might be broken. I just tried to buy some water, but it's not working...

Oh, that's not good.

Say, Rotom. Do you think you can fix it?

Wah! Is that a G-G-Ghost type? I'm not good with scary stuff...

Ah! It disappeared into the vending machine!

Yup! Rotom can enter machines and manipulate them from within. I sure hope it can fix it...

Oh wow, look at how much it's moving! That's pretty impressive.

After seeing how hard Rotom's working, I feel like I might have misjudged Ghost-type Pokémon.

That was fast, Rotom. Were you able to fix the vending machine?

It's working again! See? The buttons are lit up!

Um, thanks, Rotom... Sorry I was scared of you.

It looks like Rotom's trying to tell you not to worry about it.

I'm proud of you for behaving, Rotom! I expected you to pull one of your usual pranks.

Yeah, thanks a lot! Now I can get some water...

Youch, that's hot!

Huh, what happened? This water's piping hot!

I guess I spoke too soon...

Thanks for going shopping with me, Scottie. Why don't we head back?

Hm? What's wrong, Rotom?

It must have gone and hid in a machine again. Is it trying to play hide-and-seek now?

I guess it's having so much fun outside that it doesn't want to go back yet.

Finding Rotom might take a while. Why don't we chat while we look for it?

Hmm, let's see. Oh, I know. I've got a story from a little while ago...

It does. But don't get me wrong, Rotom isn't a bad Pokémon.

When I first got to Pasio, I was in a bit of a slump. At the time, I couldn't get the results I was hoping for.

It was then that Rotom jumped into the TV.

It started showing me footage of Sabrina and Fantina battling, and they were dazzling.

Seeing them battle, I was reminded how important it is to show your best self and let it shine.

So, for once, it was Rotom's mischief that brought a smile to my face.

That was when I decided to aim for the top of the PML with Rotom as my partner.

I was confident that the two of us would be able to make everybody watching smile.

Heh heh... It's a little embarrassing talking about how I felt back then.

Oh, Rotom!

Maybe it heard us talking about it and got curious.

Don't worry, Rotom. I was just telling Scottie how great of a partner you are.

That was a great show, Elesa.

Hee hee! Thanks, Marley.

Um...Elesa? Can you teach me how to be more like you?

I...have a hard time talking with people...

I sometimes hurt people's feelings when I speak honestly... Even if that's not my intention...

I'm jealous of how you can be so dazzling without holding anything back.

You're a really sweet person, aren't you, Marley?

Huh?

I knew a girl like you once.

She was also afraid of hurting the people around her, so she would hold her true thoughts back.

The world is filled with different kinds of people. Everyone has their own opinions about things, and sometimes what others say can be hurtful.

But after trying over and over again, you get to see what makes you different from other people. That's the important part.

What I'm trying to say is that you don't have to be afraid to express yourself.

Besides, you have a great partner at your side. You have nothing to worry about!

Of course, I'll always be in your corner, too.

Thank you, Elesa.

I think I found my answer. But if I need advice again, would you mind if I come ask you?

Not at all! I'm always down to parley with Marley!

Parley with Marley... Ha ha...

There's a smile!

With a dazzling smile like that, I guarantee you'll be fine.

I gotta say...

your mask, your outfit, it's all so unique. I can tell you spent a lot of time thinking it up.

Oh, you sure have an eye for fashion, don't you?

But I can say the same about you. Your show was absolutely fantastic.

I don't remember the last time I felt such passion from an audience like that.

By the way, you and I aren't finished yet.

We'll be battling again in the future. I'm sure of it.

Did you have Xatu look into the future?

Heh... I don't need to see the future to know this.

I just want to challenge you again sometime. That's all there is to it.

It's up to us to create the future we want, right?

Hee hee. I guess you're right. I'm looking forward to battling you again!

Rotom, Thunder Shock!

Hm... You're pretty good.

Then how about this? Here we go!

Ooh, so aggressive! I like it!

Ah, turning defense into offense, huh?

I love it! You guys are totally making my head spin!

Good work out there! Both you and your partner were absolutely dazzling!

I like that enthusiasm! I know you two will shine even brighter!

It's true! But I know you two can shine even brighter than that.

Oh boy! I thought I would try to pay you back for helping me out with my show, but I just ended up enjoying myself!

Spending time with you is always so exciting! Let's have another Pokémon battle sometime soon!

Guess what, Scottie? Pasio's getting a fashion show organized by yours truly! You should come check it out.